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Amparo Sancen, founder of Latinos en Roofing and CEO of Sancen Contracting, reflects on the mistakes she sees roofing contractors make, starting with their business plan—if they have one at all. Escucha este podcast en español.
In this episode, Doug Kramer reflects on Polycon’s rise from a startup to an emerging industry leader in spray foam roofing and insulation. He explains how innovation, customer-focused culture, and long-standing industry relationships are helping the company expand during a challenging supply chain environment. Kramer also shares insights into the growing awareness of spray foam technology and why he believes the market is poised for continued growth.
As another highly-anticipated storm season gets under way, RC brought representatives from GAF and IBHS back together to discuss how the FORTIFIED roofing movement continues to gain momentum in communities across the country. It’s also providing new opportunities for roofers to succeed. Listen to the exclusive conversation here.
Construction attorney Trent Cotney explained how petroleum-driven material inflation and accelerated data center construction schedules are increasing risk exposure for contractors. The conversation also explored termination clauses, procurement challenges and how future technology shifts could reshape demand for large-scale data center projects.
Electric spray rigs, gear-pump proportioners and field reporting are changing how spray polyurethane foam is made, verified and sold—while a wave of training aims to close installation gaps and protect margins.
The proposed TopBuild acquisition by QXO highlights growing concerns among contractors about how consolidation and vertical integration could affect competition, pricing, and access to sensitive estimating and procurement data. Trent Cotney emphasized that contractors can protect themselves by strengthening contract language, carefully managing documentation, and clearly defining responsibilities when disputes arise over scope, coordination, or installation issues.
Contractors often struggle with inconsistent leads not due to workmanship, but because of weak marketing systems, especially across Google visibility, ads, responsiveness, websites, and social content. A reliable pipeline depends on optimizing five areas: Google Business Profiles, Local Service Ads, rapid response and review management, high-performing websites, and authentic social media activity. The underlying principle is ownership, as contractors who track and manage these inputs generate stronger, more consistent, and higher-quality local leads.
Roofing professionals gathered on Capitol Hill for Roofing Day in D.C., engaging lawmakers on key issues such as workforce shortages, housing affordability and policies to support industry growth. Leaders highlighted potential legislative solutions, including tax credits and initiatives to boost construction, while NRCA provided guidance to help contractors effectively advocate. Despite concerns around labor, tariffs and economic volatility, the industry outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with contractors encouraged to focus on controllable business practices.
A highly-anticipated storm season is fast approaching, and roofing contractors have already been very active in multiple markets around the country. Those looking ahead to a few volatile months after a weakened storm season 2025 want to maximize opportunities by getting a good start via preparation. RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney said contractors can start now and put some key plans in place to keep momentum going all season long. Listen for the full conversation here. Sponsored by
Roofing contractors are beginning to tap into AI’s potential beyond marketing, using tools like customer-facing agents to automate appointment booking and improve lead conversion. By eliminating delays and missed calls, AI helps contractors capture more opportunities and stay competitive, especially during busy work hours when most leads are typically lost. Sponsored by
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